News from June 2018
Two seek damages over injuries allegedly sustained in Madera auto accident
FRESNO – Two individuals allege they were injured in a collision in Madera.
Consumers allege chicken purchased at Vallarta Supermarkets caused food poisoning
FRESNO – Several individuals allege marinated chicken purchased at a Fresno supermarket made them ill.
Consumer claims solicitation calls from Septic Savior, Septic Maxx invaded privacy
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County consumer alleges that a telemarketer has invaded his privacy with its solicitation calls.
Man alleges he was not given vested interest in Reindeer Casino
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco resident alleges he was not given a vested interest in a casino per two agreements he signed.
Shopper alleges she was injured at San Francisco Whole Foods
SAN FRANCISCO – An individual alleges she was injured while shopping at a San Francisco grocery store.
Olive Garden patron alleges finger was partially amputated by defective bar stool
SAN FRANCISCO – A woman alleges her finger was partially amputated by a bar stool at an Olive Garden restaurant.
Motorcycle rider seeks damages from Turo, individual over collision near Half Moon Bay city limits
SAN FRANCISCO – A motorcycle rider is seeking damages over alleged injuries he sustained when he was struck in San Mateo County.
Insurers sue Fremont manufacturer for allegedly failing to pay full amount of premiums
In a complaint filed May 23 in U.S. District Court in Northern California, two insurance companies are accusing a Fremont-based electronic component manufacturing company of breach of contract and unjust enrichment in a scenario in which the defendant allegedly did not pay premiums calculated after the initial policy write-ups.
Studio City attorney faces possible disbarment related to his 2015 arrest by bailiff
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Studio City attorney Andrew Mark Weitz faces disbarment following a recent California State Bar Court recommendation over allegations that included those arising from his arrest by a bailiff in 2015 when Weitz left a superior court room with a case file.
Utah attorney faces possible disbarment by default after allegedly misappropriating more than $3.4 million
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) – Philip James Layfield, a Park City, Utah, attorney who was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1999, faces disbarment following a May 18 California State Bar Court recommendation on over 12 counts of violating professional conduct rules, including alleged misappropriation of millions of dollars from clients.
Review of 'Dark Side of Environmental Movement' spiked over claims it was 'dangerous'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A positive review of a play reconstructing a trial against a high profile environmental campaigner was spiked over fears the production was "dangerous" and not "impartial."
ACLU asks court to order ICE to release details of surveillance contract and use
SAN FRANCISCO – A civil rights group is asking a federal court to order an immigration enforcement agency to hand over information regarding the collection and use of a type of surveillance technology.
Judge: Synopsys does not have to provide printouts of software code to Ubiquiti Networks
LOS ANGELES – A tech company does not have to provide printout copies of source code to accommodate an expert witness hired by a defendant accused of using counterfeiting keys to install software without a license.
Judge denies Hidden Valley Lake Association's motion to avoid posting bond while appealing judgment
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court of Northern California has denied a motion by a homeowners association to stay enforcement of a judgment without posting a supersedeas bond, or defendant's appeal bond.
Court rules in favor of Alameda Unified School District in terminated teacher’s discrimination case
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted a school district's motion for summary judgment in a discrimination case.
Federal court denies motion to enjoin parallel state court proceeding against Dynamic Ledger Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California reached a decision May 25 on when a federal court can enjoin state proceedings under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and the Anti-Injunction Act.
Reynolds, Jensen, Swan & Pershing alleged to have not provided consumer with enough time to dispute alleged debt
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego consumer alleges a Riverside County law firm did not provide her with enough time to dispute an alleged debt.
Aerial photographer claims Marv Golden Discount Sales used works without permission
LOS ANGELES – An aerial photographer alleges his photos were used without permission by a San Diego business.
Oceanside man alleges debt collectors made false statements in suit
SAN DIEGO – An Oceanside consumer claims false representations made by a debt collector negatively impacted his legal rights and caused him confusion.
Wheelchair user alleges PLS Financial Services parking lot is not accessible
LOS ANGELES – A wheelchair user alleges a Lawndale business has barriers that denied him full and equal access on the premises.